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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 20 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX240 HS HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX240 HS

 HZ25W SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX240 HS HZ25W 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the HZ25W.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
provides face detect focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
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lighter than others (224 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $350